She reached the peak in 2012 with Ek Tha Tiger and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

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Five of his latest films - Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg2 - have been huge blockbusters.

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Khan has successfully transitioned from hard-hitting documentaries to mainstream cinema, with Ek Tha Tiger becoming the second highest grossing Bollywood movie ever.

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